Simplify Your Christmas by Elaine St. James.
Since this was written 15 years ago, it's not surprising that some of the information is rather dated. However, the main idea, that Christmas has become too commercial and overwhelming, remains intact, if not more relevant than ever. Sure, some of the 100 tips aren't current, but most of them are, sadly, still very much current. I checked this out of the library, but really need to buy a copy to have on hand for when the "Christmas season" starts next September, or will it be August?
I hope the author comes out with an updated version some day.
4 stars.
Monday, January 6, 2014
Thursday, December 19, 2013
Book #39 in 2013 (Audio)
Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk by David Sedaris. Read by David Sedaris, Elaine Stritch, Dylan Baker, and Sian Phillips.
3 hours.
A book of parables featuring assorted animals. This is my least favorite of his books. Some of the stories were interesting, but some were too sad for me.
2.5 stars.
3 hours.
A book of parables featuring assorted animals. This is my least favorite of his books. Some of the stories were interesting, but some were too sad for me.
2.5 stars.
Monday, December 9, 2013
Book #38 in 2013 (Audio)
Calico Joe by John Grisham. Read by Erik Singer.
I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this book. I went in thinking it would be okay, but not that gripping, being about baseball and all, but it was about so much more than that: the father-son relationship, hero worship, decisions that can change not just your life forever, but someone else's too.
Highly recommend.
5 stars.
I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this book. I went in thinking it would be okay, but not that gripping, being about baseball and all, but it was about so much more than that: the father-son relationship, hero worship, decisions that can change not just your life forever, but someone else's too.
Highly recommend.
5 stars.
Monday, December 2, 2013
Book #37 in 2013
Gone by James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge.
Latest installment in the troubles and tribulations of Michael Bennett, NYC detective now in Witness Protection with his 10 adopted children, nanny, and priest-grandfather. Mexican drug lord, Perrine, terrorizes the US and has put a price on the heads of the Bennett family.
Exciting read. More like the old Patterson.
4 stars.
Latest installment in the troubles and tribulations of Michael Bennett, NYC detective now in Witness Protection with his 10 adopted children, nanny, and priest-grandfather. Mexican drug lord, Perrine, terrorizes the US and has put a price on the heads of the Bennett family.
Exciting read. More like the old Patterson.
4 stars.
Monday, November 25, 2013
Book #36 in 2013 (Audio)
Defensive Wounds by Lisa Black. Read by Kirsten Potter.
9 hours, 58 minutes.
Who is responsible for the deaths of three defense attorneys? Forensic scientist Theresa MacLean investigates along with the police.
Good story with a narrator I enjoy. I will "read' more by this author.
4 stars.
9 hours, 58 minutes.
Who is responsible for the deaths of three defense attorneys? Forensic scientist Theresa MacLean investigates along with the police.
Good story with a narrator I enjoy. I will "read' more by this author.
4 stars.
Saturday, November 9, 2013
Book #35 in 2013
Liars and Saints by Maile Meloy.
The book follows the trials and tribulations of four generations of the Santerre family.
Ambivalent feeling about this book. I love the writing and the style, but the plot was disjointed. More like a collection of short stories with cross-over characters. And I didn't really care about any of the characters except maybe Jamie and TJ.
3 stars.
The book follows the trials and tribulations of four generations of the Santerre family.
Ambivalent feeling about this book. I love the writing and the style, but the plot was disjointed. More like a collection of short stories with cross-over characters. And I didn't really care about any of the characters except maybe Jamie and TJ.
3 stars.
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